Ralph Isselhardt
American football player (1910–1972)
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Ralph L. "Izzy" Isselhardt (January 13, 1910 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Rams.[1] He played college football at Franklin College and was inducted into that school's Hall of Fame in 1975.
Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Isselhardt in 1936 | |||||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | January 13, 1910 Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | October 24, 1972 (aged 62) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Marion (IN) | ||||||
| College | Franklin (IN) | ||||||
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Early life
He first enrolled at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Illinois before transferring to Marion High School in Marion, Indiana.[2]
College career
Isselhardt played for the Franklin Grizzlies. He was a co-captain of the team during his 1935 senior season.[3]
He graduated with a degree from Franklin College in June 1936.[3]
Professional career
Isselhardt signed a contract to play with the Lions for the 1936 season early in March of that year.[4] Training camp was expected to open during the first half of August.[4]
Known as "Izzy" to his teammates,[5] Isselhardt played in one game for the Detroit Lions in 1936, before being assigned to a minor league farm club for additional experience.[6]
Isselhardt signed with the Cleveland Rams for the 1937 season[6] and saw action in eight games for the team.[7]
Death and legacy
Isselhardt died October 24, 1972, at Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He was inducted into the Franklin College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975.[8]